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2005 Hyundai Santa Fe Review
More standard equipment boosts value.
2005 Santa Fe Review Summary & Specifications
The Hyundai Santa Fe is fun to drive, particularly the V6 front-wheel-drive models. The optional all-mechanical four-wheel-drive system improves traction in slippery conditions, but places a burden on the 2.7-liter V6 engine. The all-wheel-drive system available with the 3.5-liter engine should work better. If you're in the market for a compact SUV, the exceptionally well-equipped Hyundai Santa Fe, with its attractive styling and competent manners, may be just what you're looking for.New Car Test Drive correspondent Tom Lankard is based in Northern California.
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| Vehicle Category | Sport Utility Vehicles |
| Editor | Tom Lankard |
| Model Lineup | Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 2WD ($21,499); GLS 4WD ($22,999); GLS 3.5L 2WD ($22,099); GLS 3.5L 4WD ($23,599); LX 3.5L 2WD ($24,499); LX 3.5L 4WD ($25,999) |
| Engines (standard) | 3.5-liter dohc 24-valve V6 |
| Engines (optional) | 170-hp 2.7-liter dohc 24-valve V6; 200-hp 3.5-liter dohc 24-valve V6 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 5-speed automatic with Shiftronic |
| Transmissions (optional) | 4-speed automatic with Shiftronic override; 5-speed automatic with Shiftronic override |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | dual front airbags with passenger-presence detection, front side-impact airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, anti-lock braking system, traction control |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | none |
| Basic Warranty | 5 years/60,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Ulsan, South Korea |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-826-CARS |
| Manufacturer URL | www.hyundaiusa.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 21499 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 3.5L 2WD ($22,099) |
| Standard Equipment | air conditioning; six-speaker AM/FM/cassette/CD stereo; power door locks, windows and outside mirrors; overhead console; first aid kit; tilt-adjustable steering wheel; front passenger seat under-storage tray; 60/40 split reclining and folding rear seat with folding center armrest; four under-floor cargo area storage areas; leather-wrapped steering wheel; power steering; tachometer; five-speed Shiftronic automatic transmission; in-glass radio antenna; fog lamps; ABS with traction control; cargo net with retractable cargo cover, rear intermittent windshield wiper with washer |
| Destination Charge | 595 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | none |
| Gas Guzzler Tax | |
| Price as Tested | 22694 |
| Layout | front-wheel drive |
| Horse Power | 200 @ 5500 |
| Torque | 219 @ 3500 |
| Fuel Economy | 17/23 |
| Wheelbase | 103.1 |
| Length/Width/Height | 177.2/ 72.7/66.0 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 37.1 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 39.6/54.3/41.6 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 39.2/53.9/36.8 |
| Trunk Volume | 77.7 |
| Payload | |
| Towing Capacity | 3300 |
| Front Suspension | independent, MacPherson struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar |
| Rear Suspension | independent, multi-link, coil springs, anti-roll bar |
| Ground Clearance | 8.1 |
| Curb Weight | 3737 |
| Stock Tires | 225/70R16 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/disc with ABS |
| Fuel Capacity | 19 |
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